Shelley Dell'Orfano, NP

Instructor, Orthopedics


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Graduate Schools
  • MS, University of Colorado Denver (2002)
  • ND, University of Colorado Denver (2001)
  • DNP, University of Colorado Denver (2015)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Boston College (MA) (1995)
Languages
English, Spanish
Department
Orthopedics

Professional Titles

  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice

Research Interests

Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Child and Young Adult Hip Disorders (Hip dysplasia, Perthes, SCFE, Hip pain)

Publications

  • Rivera JC, Wylie E, Dell'orfano S, Mooney R, Hensley MA, Carry P, Monreal AK, Heare T. Approaches to Treatment of Unifocal Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Is Biopsy Alone Enough?. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Mar 1. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 24590333
  • Anderson, C, Wylie, E, Heare, T, Stewart, J, Capocelli, K, Dell'Orfano, S, Soep, J: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis. American College of Rheumatology, San Diego, CA. October 26-30, 2013. [Poster]
  • Contributing author: Step-Up to Pediatrics, 1st ed (2014), "Chapter 6 - Rheumatologic Disorders and Orthopedic Conditions"
  • Rivera JC, Wylie E, Dell'Orfano S, Mooney R, Hensley MA, Carry P, Monreal AK, Heare T. Approaches to treatment of unifocal langerhans cell histiocytosis: is biopsy alone enough?. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Dec;34(8):820-4. PubMed PMID: 24590333
  • Contributing author: Step-up to Pediatrics, 1st ed (2014), Chapter 6: "Rheumatologic Disorders and Orthopedic Conditions".

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), Local Co-Chair of Fundraising

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Children's Colorado Health Pavilion
860 N Potomac Cir
Aurora, CO 80111
720-777-1234

Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234

Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certificate (0001)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Other (0001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Cancers - Bone Cancer
  • Cancers - Cancer Surgery
  • Cancers - Pediatric Cancer
  • Injuries and Wounds
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Cancers
Clinical Interests
General Pediatric Musculoskeletal issues, Child and Young adult hip disorders (Hip dysplasia, Perthes, SCFE, Hip pain), Benign and Malignant Tumors, Fractures

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person (and family) as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient's body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.

Personal Interests
Spending time with my husband and children. Hiking, running, camping, and reading.

Volunteer Activities
I volunteer with the Winter Park NSCD Ski Program as a ski instructor.